Its one of those surreal days given today’s events . Kirk Douglas passed at the age of 103. He too is “The last” of the golden age of leading men in holly wood. These guys are apart of the “Best Generation” that believed and fought for democracy ending a era of populism and corruption.
James B Robinson said on February 5, 2020
For those that don’t have subscription to the Washington Post or don’t want to sign up, here’s a free link to another site:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/02/paul-farnes-obituary-battle-of-britain-pilot
and another on the same site:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/29/last-battle-of-britain-flying-ace-paul-farnes-dies-aged-101
The last of legends, may he rest in peace.
Tom Cleaver said on February 5, 2020
Thanks for putting those up for everyone, James.
Manuel Magrinho said on February 5, 2020
That’s the end of a chapter in world history… all of ‘the few’ are gone :-/
Gone but not forgotten
RIP
Glenn Virgo said on February 5, 2020
Thank you for your service wing commander Paul Farnes. RIP.
Tom Rodgers said on February 5, 2020
Closing a chapter on a VERY important part of our history…
Stephen W Towle said on February 6, 2020
Its one of those surreal days given today’s events . Kirk Douglas passed at the age of 103. He too is “The last” of the golden age of leading men in holly wood. These guys are apart of the “Best Generation” that believed and fought for democracy ending a era of populism and corruption.
Tom Cleaver said on February 6, 2020
Indeed, a *very* “interesting” day (as in “May you live in *interesting* times” – which isn’t an ancient Chinese curse, just a modern curse).